Access to Care for the Endodontic Treatment of Pediatric Patients: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical approaches for pediatric patients requiring endodontic treatment have been associated with specialty type.

Aim

The purpose of this study was to elucidate the nuanced clinical decision-making process for endodontic treatment of pediatric patients' permanent teeth.

Design

A qualitative design was used to explore the experiences and decision-making of general dentists, pediatric dentists, and endodontists. Clinicians practicing in the United States were recruited to interview using purposive sampling methods. A framework, thematic analytic approach was used to evaluate the data.

Results

In total, 26 dentists participated in the study: 7 general dentists, 11 pediatric dentists, 6 endodontists, and 2 dual-trained specialists. Overall, clinicians

SUBMITTER: Mathews M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12916462 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature